MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT 94, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF KOMAREK SCHOOL August 16, 2017 Call to Order President Waas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Roll Call Susan Bogdan Jonathan Hoadley Brian Jicha Carolyn Lach Rashida McKelvin Al Sarro Chris Waas Also in attendance: Dr. Brian Ganan, Superintendent; Alana Davidov; Johannah Tomita; Sandy Mizia; Adam Endruikaitis; Renee Ricchio; Leslie Banas; Kathy Gibson; Amy Beggs; Mr. Bernal; Mr. Trujillo; Gail Anderson, Recording Secretary Approval of Minutes Motion made by Hoadley, seconded by Sarro and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 11, 2017 AS PRESENTED. Motion made by Lach, seconded by Hoadley and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION OF JULY 11, 2017 AS PRESENTED. Financial Reports Mrs. McKelvin read the July 31, 2017 Income Statement. Revenue - $1,034,071.81 Expenditures - $542,635.28 Mrs. McKelvin read the following fund balances as of July 31, 2017: Education 482,786.00 Building 670,156.87 Bond 519,935.65 Transportation 202,595.36 IMRF 128,186.77 Working Cash 1,021,316.18 Tort (0.00) Life Safety 1,387.43 Total 3,026,364.26 Building and Grounds Mr. Hoadley gave a huge thank you to our maintenance staff for the great work they did this summer. The building looks great. The only thing missing is our students. Mr. Hoadley stated that Mr. Kartje recently painted the hallways in the East building. Our goal is to paint the West hallways during winter or spring break. The following staff members have a new room location this school year:
Page 2 1. Mrs. Michelini/Mrs. Hillmer/Mrs. Bagdzius will be in Mrs. Wach s former classroom. 2. Ms. Fraser will be in the former tech office. 3. Mrs. Stalla will be in Mrs. Bagdzius former office. 4. Mrs. Martin will be in Mr. Spiess former classroom. 5. Mrs. Wach has moved to Mrs. Brandt s former classroom. 6. Mrs. Brandt will be upstairs in Ms. Truesdale s former room. 7. Ms. Truesdale will move back to the fourth and fifth grade floor. 8. Mr. Mann, our new Technology Coordinator, will be in the former custodial lounge. Education Mr. Sarro stated that student registration went very well. We had less than 40 families still not registered after the second date. This is about half the number that we ve had in the past. Some of these families may have moved out of the District. Waiting time was minimal (especially for those that pre-registered). This year, we had a Residency Officer present at both registration dates. The purpose of her presence was to help ensure that families are registering for the correct school district. Attendance at Komarek is almost exclusively foe students that live within our boundaries. The only exception is a special education program run by the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE). This year, Komarek will be the host site for a Communication Development (CD) program. Several students enrolled in this program live within the Komarek attendance area. Other children will be bused in from ares within the LADSE cooperative. Class size will remain small (close to ten students). There will only be on bus arriving and departing from Komarek on daily basis. Finance Mrs. McKelvin stated that we are still awaiting our allotment for the Title I Grant. We are anticipating using the grant for STEM-based resources, professional development, social/emotional learning curricula and etc. At tonight s meeting, the School Board will acknowledge the 2017-2018 district budget. The budget must be on display for 30 days. This means that we will need to reschedule our September BOE meeting date. Dr. Ganan proposes moving the meeting to Tuesday, September 19 th. Long Range Mrs. Lach stated that George Demarakis, our Architect of Record, will be presenting at the September BOE meeting. He will share a revised version of our short and long-term building maintenance needs. Expected costs will be included in his presentation. Policy No Report Public Relations Mr. Jicha stated that she hoped you noticed the new stencils painted on our blacktop. A huge thank you to Ms. Christian Rodriguez, Mrs. Lisa Mondane and all other volunteers (including some students) for making this happen. Thanks to them, recess will be much more enjoyable for students this year. Special Committee Reports Old Business Superintendent Administrative Report Dr. Ganan stated that a copy of the tentative Budget is in tonight s board packet. It will be on display for 30 days. Due to the later August Board meeting and to keep in compliance with the 30 days the Budget hearing should be held on September 19.
Page 3 The school audit has been completed and the results will arrive soon. Dr. Ganan stated that finishing touches are being done on the School Handbook. Staff will be shown and review and present to the Board. Dr. Ganan stated that the tour of the building was done with the Board prior to tonight s meeting. The color in the hallways and classrooms were done this year in the East building, the West building will be done next year. Dr. Ganan reminded the Board about signing up for the IASB Conference in November. Dr. Ganan stated that the North Riverside Public works will be lead testing all facets mandated by the state. The Village of North Riverside will be paying half of the testing bill. Dr. Ganan stated that the school will participate in watching the eclipse on Aug. 21st. Glasses are available and are mandatory if the students will be viewing the eclipse. Dr. Ganan state that the Board/Staff dinner will be held on August 17th in the library. Staff service awards will be given out. Audience Question and Comments PTA/Student Council Report Mrs. Beggs stated that the PTA will have a table at Open House for any new members that would like to sign up. Mrs. Beggs state that the PTA meeting dates are all set. Bills Payable Motion made by McKelvin, and seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF AUGUST 16, 2017, IN THE AMOUNT OF $218,994.76 AS PRESENTED. Correspondence None New Business Approve letter of resignation Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Jicha TO APPROVE RESIGNATION OF MS. REBECCA STASZAK, ART TEACHER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
Page 4 Approve hiring of Personnel Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MS. JOHANNAH TOMITA AS AN ART TEACHER FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. SHE WILL BE PAID AT THE BS LEVEL OF THE SALARY SCHEDULE, PLUS BENEFITS. Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Jicha TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MR. STEVE CALDWALLER AS THE JR. HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES MATERNITY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER THROUGH NOVEMBER. Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Lach TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MS. ALANA DAVIDOV AS THE 2 ND GRADE MATERNITY SUBSITUTE TEACHER THROUGH OCTOBER. Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MS. MIRAN LEE AND MR. EDWARD RAZIM AS PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR PENDING SUCCESSFUL BACKROUND CHECKS. Approve Technology Software Purchase Motion made by Waas, seconded by McKelvin TO APPROVE THE 3 YEAR CONTRACT FROM MERAKI.CISCO AT A COST OF $9,900.
Page 5 Approve Collective Bargaining 1 year Contract Extension Motion made by Waas, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE 1 YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONRACT EXTENSION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. Moved to Executive Session Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Jicha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote TO MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:16 P.M. TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND STUDENT ISSUES. Return to Open Session The board returned to open session at 7:57 p.m. Also present: Dr. Ganan; Dr. Gold New Business (continued) Approve an extended leave of absence Motion made by Waas, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE MRS. STEPHANIE DASTICE S YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE PER THE LETTER ATTACHED AND PROVIDING A POSITION IS AVAILABLE. Adjourn Motion made by Waas, seconded by Bogdan and carried TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:00P.M. PRESIDENT SECRETARY